Kiah Williams
SOCF Co-Founder | Advancing Health Equity Through Technology
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Kiah Williams is the co-founder of SOCF, a nonprofit that uses technology to improve healthcare access for underserved communities. Driven by a deep commitment to social justice, Kiah has led SOCF's efforts to develop digital platforms that connect patients with free or low-cost medical services.
Under her leadership, SOCF has secured $7. 5 million in grants and expanded to 10 cities nationwide.
Kiah's keynotes inspire audiences to leverage innovation for positive social impact, showcasing how technology-based solutions can make quality healthcare a reality for all.
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You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills
As prescription drug costs skyrocket in the US, thousands of people are forced to forgo lifesaving medications -- all while manufacturers and health care facilities systematically destroy perfectly good, surplus pills. Kiah Williams shares how SIRUM -- a nonprofit that delivers unused medications to families who need them most -- plans to drive down prescription prices by recycling almost a billion dollars' worth of medications in the next five years. (This ambitious plan is a part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.)
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